Assistant Director of Maintenance

Encore Healthcare Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore at Parkside in Newark, DE seeks an Assistant Director of Maintenance to support the maintenance director with daily operations in a skilled nursing facility. You will supervise maintenance staff, assist with preventive maintenance programs, oversee life safety systems, respond to facility issues, coordinate with vendors, and maintain records for compliance with policies and regulations.

The role serves as the maintenance director's day-to-day representative and backup, and requires

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance and repair tasks.
• Comfortable working with tools and basic construction materials.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and follow project specifications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff.
• Support preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage life safety systems.
• Respond to facility issues.
• Coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Serve as the maintenance director's day-to-day representative and backup; skilled in a preferred trade.

Skills

Heavy lifting

General maintenance and repair

Tools and basic construction materials

Reliable, detail-oriented

Independent work, follow specs

Strong problem-solving

Job description

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for an Assistant Director of Maintenance to support the maintenance director with the daily operations of the maintenance department in a skilled nursing facility. Duties include supervising maintenance staff, work assisting with preventive maintenance programs, Life safety systems, responding to facility issues, coordinating with vendors, maintaining records and compliance with facility policies and regulations. The role serves as the maintenance director's day to day representative and back up and must be skilled in a preferred trade. .

Key Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical labor
• Experience with general maintenance and repair tasks
• Comfortable working with tools and basic construction materials
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and follow project specifications:
• Will need strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience with basic maintenance and repair work

Physical Demands

• This position requires regular lifting, climbing, and manual dexterity for various maintenance and construction-related tasks.
• Physical stamina for manual labor

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.